Logan and Raja are finally recording together in person on the ground in Las Vegas! The guys kick things off by discussing what the NBA’s benchmarks are for a completely successful inaugural in-season tournament (8:00). Then, they talk through the biggest obstacles the Pelicans and Zion Williamson are facing on their path to achieving their true potential (1 ... Show More
Yesterday
Ranking the Best LeBron Fits, and Matchmaking for the Remaining Free Agents. Plus, the Celtics Explain (?) the Brown Trade. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start by reacting to the Celtics press conference with GM Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm explaining the Jaylen Brown trade. Then, they each rank the best destinations for LeBron, and play matchmaker for a few remaining free agents.(00:00) Intro ... Show More
1h 36m
Jul 2
The Summer of Dumb: Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, the Lakers Bet It All on Kessler, and Much More | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to the blockbuster trade that will send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George to the Boston Celtics. They break down the fit for Brown in Philly and debate why this move was made at this exact moment. Next, they go through some ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 1
LeBron No Longer a Laker. Plus, Kawhi Back in the Six! | Real Ones
LeBron James will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, and will likely finish his career elsewhere. Just where might that be? Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss LeBron’s departure and where his next landing spot will be. Could he return home to Cleveland, wh ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2021
Cade's Ceiling, LeBron Injury Ripples, Trade Talk, and Poku Corner With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss top NBA draft prospect Cade Cunningham after Oklahoma State's loss to Oregon State in the NCAA tournament (2:30), LeBron James's ankle sprain and his unprecedented durability over the years (26:00), updated NBA MVP o ... Show More
1h 49m
Jan 2023
Celtics-Warriors Takeaways, Plus Cavs Love, Luka’s Demands, and the Hot Heat
Verno and KOC open the show by discussing Thursday's NBA Finals rematch between the Warriors and Celtics (01:16), which they agree had a playoff-like atmosphere. While discussing the game in Paris between the Bulls and Pistons, the guys talk about how the NBA has been promoting t ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2025
Best NBA Summer Arguments With Zach Lowe
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe fresh off Summer League to discuss the hottest NBA news, including rumors of a new international basketball league, the Pelicans, and the Kings (3:17). They also react to the Clippers making some significant offseason moves and L.A ... Show More
1h 43m
Sep 2022
State Of The Pelicans - With Mason Ginsberg
In this episode, Mason Ginsberg gets Taylor up to speed on the state of the pelicans. They kick off the show talking about Zion and what his ideal fit is defensively, they talk about the strides Brandon Ingram as a playmaker, and if Jose Alverado's rookie year was a flash in the ... Show More
27m 34s
Jan 2021
LeBron’s MVP Run, LaMelo’s Leap, Steph’s F.U. Tour, and the NBA's COVID Issues With Ryen Russillo
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about the NBA board of governors meeting to discuss COVID-19 protocols (2:00) before evaluating LeBron's case for MVP (20:30), speculating on which teams may come out of the Western Conference (36:30), breaking down NBA ... Show More
2h 10m
Feb 2024
LeBron’s Future, a Brunson State of Mind, and Embiid’s Wild Week
Verno and KOC discuss the selection of the All-Star reserves, starting in the East with the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, before moving on to discuss Joel Embiid’s injury and what it means for the 76ers (01:25). The guys discuss the snubs in the West and debate what changes can be made ... Show More
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Jul 2024
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppard’s impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class, get into what DaRon Holm ... Show More
58m 58s
May 2018
LeBron Believes (Again), Philly's Big Test, and a Chaotic Summer Coming With Brian Windhorst | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 360)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with ESPN's Brian Windhorst about how LeBron James seems to believe in this Cavs team once again, the different peaks of LeBron's career, the Celtics-76ers series, LeBron's "final act," Kawhi Leonard's future, and what a wild offseason the ... Show More
1h 33m